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“The Diary of Anne Frank”
Reader’s Response journal
All sections need to be labeled and answered using complete sentences!
Act I, Scene 1:
Vocabulary Development: Reading I-Can #1: R1E
On page 715, Anne’s diary mentions that she “emigrated” to Holland.
a.
“Emigrated” is the wrong word to use in this sentence. What word, with the
same root, should be used instead? _________________________________
b. Explain the reason: _________________________________________________
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On page 715, Anne talks about the “Dutch capitulation.”
a.
“Capitulation” means___________________________________________
b.
Based on your knowledge of the situation in Europe, why do you think
Holland had to “capitulate”? R3Cj
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Character Analysis Reading I-Can #5: R2Ce
In this scene, readers are introduced to Mr. Frank and Miep. What can
you infer about their relationship from this short scene? (Remember
to include information from the stage directions and the dialogue.)
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Title of Scene Reading I-Can #5: R2C
Create a title that reveals the connection between the setting and Mr. Frank’s physical and
emotional state.
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Explain the meaning and importance of your title.
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Act I, Scene 2:
Vocabulary Development: Reading I-Can #1: R1Eb
p. 716.In the narration/ stage directions, it is said that Anne is “mercurial in
her emotions.”
a. “Mercurial” means
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(look on the bottom of the page in the text).
b. Anne’s emotions are like the mercury in a thermometer because:
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Making an Inference: Reading I-Can #5: R2Ce
Mr. Kraler says, “I never thought I’d live to see the day when a man like Mr.
Frank would have to go into hiding…” I can infer important information about
Mr. Frank’s past from this statement including:
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Making an Inference: Reading I-Can #5; R2Ce
On page 721 and elsewhere, Anne calls her father by a special nickname, Pim.
a. What can you infer about Anne’s relationship with her father?
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b. I infer this because: _____________________________________________
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Literary term: symbol, symbolic Reading I-Can #7; R2B
On page 720, Anne and Peter take off their Stars of David but the shape still shows
due to the fading of the cloth.
a. This scene is symbolic because
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On page 721, Mr. Frank tells Anne, “There are no walls, there are no bolts,
no locks that anyone can put on your mind.” The symbolic meaning of
wall, bolt, or lock in this quotation is:
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Title of Scene: Reading I-Can #5: R2C
a. My own title for this scene is: _________________________________________
b. This title reveals the conflict or theme because
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Text-to-Self Connection: Reading I-Can #2: R1G
This scene shows the families on their first day of hiding, as they begin to set up
their new home. If you could only bring one backpack full of possessions, what
would be in that backpack and why? What is something that you would have to
leave behind that would be hard to give up? Describe.
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Text-to-World or Text-to-Text Connection: Reading I-Can #2: R1G
One text-to-world or text-to-text connection I can make from Scene 2 is:
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This connection is important because: _____________________________________
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Act I, Scene 3
Vocabulary Development:
Reading I-Can #1: R1E
“I’m the goat around here” p. 728. (“Goat” is short for “scapegoat.”)
a.
The meaning/definition of scapegoat is
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b.
Anne feels that she is a scapegoat because
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Literary term: irony, ironic Reading I-Can #7; R2B
Anne tells Mr. Van Daan, “Remember, Mr. So-and-so, remember I’m a lady” and then he
tells her, “A man likes a girl who will listen to him once in a while…” on page 727.
These quotations are ironic because ___________________________________
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Literary term: hyperbole Reading I-Can #7; R2B
“Every time I hear that sound, my heart stops!” p. 728. Mrs. Frank uses this
hyperbole to express:
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“When Mr. Kraler comes, the sun begins to shine” p. 729. Mrs. Frank uses this
hyperbole to show:
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Make a Prediction: Reading I-Can #5: R2C
Describe one conflict that you think will arise from the arrival of Mr. Dussell.
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Characterization: Reading I-Can #5: R2C
“You can imagine…three ration books among the seven of us…and
now you make eight” p. 731.
a. A ration book is:
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b. This quotation reveals important information about Mr. Van Daan’s values
and personality. It shows:
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c.
What do you think has caused him to be like this?
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Characterization: Reading I-Can #5: R2C
Many of the characters in this scene behave immaturely and get on each other’s
nerves. Choose one character whom you think behaves immaturely and describe the
behavior.
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Explain why you think this person behaves this way.
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Act I, Scene 4 Reading I-Can #5; R2C
In this scene, we see Anne having the first of many nightmares. What makes
this scene so realistic? Describe two or more elements of this scene that help
create a sense of realism and authenticity.
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Characterization: Reading I-Can #5: R2C
“There is so little we parents can do to help our children. We can only try to set a good
example….point the way. The rest you must do yourself. You must build your own
character,” p. 736
a. Based on this quotation, I can tell a lot about Mr. Frank’s parenting style. I can tell:
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Mr. Frank’s parenting style affects Anne by _______________________________
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Contrast Mr. Frank’s parenting style to that of his wife, Mrs. Frank. How are they different?
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Text-to-Self Connection: Reading I-Can #2: R1G
Compare or contrast Mr. Frank’s parenting style with your own parent/guardian. Describe
the similarity or difference.
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Characterization: Reading I-Can # 5: R2C
a. Anne reveals two different sides of her personality to her parents after her nightmare
(p. 736). Describe these two different sides (do NOT say ‘good’ and ‘bad’!)
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Characterization: Reading I-Can # 5; R2C
Anne mentions a conversation that everyone has about what they want to do as soon as the
war is over. Each person’s desire reveals something important about his or her
personality.
Margo
Mrs. Van
Daan
Peter
Anne
What does each
character say
he/she wants to
do as soon as
the war is over?
What does each
character’s
statement show
about his or her
personality?
Making an Inference: Reading #5: R2C
Mr. Frank doesn’t say what he wants to do as soon as the war is over. Based on what you
know about his values, interests, and personality, how do you think Mr. Frank would answer
this question?
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I think he would say this because ________________________________________
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Title of Scene: Reading I-Can #5: R2C
a. My own title for this scene is: _________________________________________
b. This title reveals the conflict or theme because
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Act I, Scene 5
Vocabulary Development: Reading I-Can #1: R1E
p. 738 improvised “She rushes to her room, hurriedly puts on a little hat improvised
from the lamp shade…”
a. “Improvised” means ______________________________________________
b. Anne’s ability to improvise this way shows
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c. Describe something that you or someone else has improvised from other materials.
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p. 740 jubilation “It’s a song of jubilation…”
a. “Jubilation” means ________________________________________________
b. Mrs. Frank thinks they shouldn’t sing a song of jubilation because
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Making an Inference: Reading I-Can # 4: R2C
The gifts Anne gives to each occupant of the Secret Annex reveals more
about Anne’s feelings and ideas than they do about the receiver of the gifts.
Otto
Frank
Edith
Frank
Margot Mr.
Mrs.
Frank Dussell Van
Daan
Mr.
Van
Daan
Peter
Van
Daan
Name and
describe
the gift.
How did
Anne get
or
improvise
it?
What
does this
gift show
about
Anne’s
feelings,
beliefs, or
ideas?
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Characterization
: Reading I-Can #5: R2C
“A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person
afterward.”--Jean Paul Richter
During the intruder scene, the different characters show their innermost selves that,
at times, are different from how they usually act.
Mr.
Dussell
Mrs. Van
Daan
Mr. Van
Daan
Peter
Mrs.
Frank
Mr.
Frank
What did
each
character
say and
do?
What does
this reveal
about the
character’s
inner
personality?
Is this
character’s
actions/words
similar to or
different
from how
he/she
usually acts?
Evaluate:
Reading I-Can #2: R1G
If you were in a similar situation, which character’s response would be the most
similar to how you would act? ___________________I think this because
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Literary term: irony: Reading I-Can #7 R2B
The family celebrating Hannukah while in hiding is ironic because:
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It would be important for the family to celebrate anyway because:
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CATEGORY
A score of 9-10 will equal 45-50 points, which is an A
A score of 8 will equal 40-44 points, which is a B.
A score of 7 will equal 35-39 points, which is a C.
A score of 6 will equal 30-34 points, which is a D.
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